Opposite of a situation that must exist before something else is possible or permitted
Opposite of an illness or other medical problem
Opposite of condition of agreement
Opposite of an illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions
Opposite of provision in document
Opposite of a limiting condition, rule or measure
Opposite of an illness or medical condition, especially a relatively minor one
Opposite of a particular state, period, or condition in life
Opposite of a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Opposite of a statement or assertion that makes another less absolute
Opposite of a supplementary amendment or clause added to a document
Opposite of a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
Opposite of an attribute of a thing or person
“Entrepreneurs were seen as chancers, but the stigma of setting up a business and risking failure has lessened.”
Opposite of something that is formally or legally required or obligatory
“There appears to be a nonnecessity to adhere to court etiquette as children of all ages ran amok.”
Opposite of an addendum or addition to a (typically formal or legal) document or text
Opposite of the state of a sports player or team with regard to their current standard of play
“In just his first game since his knee injury, his rustiness was visible from the first bowl.”
Opposite of the way in which a person lives
“I had to make a split with my old way of life as it was proving to be detrimental to my life.”
Opposite of an inefficient part or factor
Opposite of a class, group, or kind sharing certain characteristics or qualities
Opposite of a measure of cold or heat
Opposite of the overall state or condition of something
“It took me two hours to put everything in order, and two minutes for my son to make it a complete mess.”
(fortunes) Opposite of the success or failure of a person or enterprise over a period of time
Opposite of an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
“Their response to our pressing need for more resources was rather tentative and non-commital.”
Opposite of the condition of being physically fit and healthy
Opposite of an infectious disease
Opposite of a favorable circumstance or occasion
“The canceled conference was an inopportuneness that prevented us from meeting new people.”
Opposite of a check or restraint on something
Opposite of a person's predestined situation or status in life
Opposite of the normal or customary state of things
“The dog never wavered, not for a second, and I can tell you, this was a serious departure from his normal routine.”
Opposite of a feeling of doubt qualifying acceptance of a person, statement, or plan
“People experiment with online personas and often demonstrate freedom of expression and candidness they feel unable to reveal in daily life.”
Opposite of a physical (or sometimes figurative) ailment or disease
“In other cases, where a cure is not possible, the treatment aims to maximize the length and quality of life.”
Opposite of an idea or a statement believed or assumed to be true
Opposite of the future destined for a person or thing
“Neo's choice was to take the red pill and learn the real truth about their existence.”
Opposite of a person's prestige, position or standing, especially relative to others
Opposite of to train or practice so as to be accustomed to a certain condition
Opposite of to adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
Opposite of to get, or make, accustomed to a given condition or situation
Opposite of to become, cause to become, acquainted with something
Opposite of to affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure
Opposite of to be persuaded based on available information
“Mike's allegations were so outrageous that they would, in fact, dissuade me from believing that Brett was a bad man.”
Opposite of to state explicitly
Opposite of to control or determine the process or direction of
Opposite of to get, or make, accustomed to a given condition or situation
Opposite of to adapt to
“Individuals have the capacity to rebel against social norms and face the consequences of social disapprobation.”
Opposite of to affect without completely changing
Opposite of to influence, usually emotionally
“You almost have to desensitize yourself to the madness just to stay sane.”
Opposite of to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
“He said there were plans in place to refurbish the showroom and re-establish the site as a retailer under the auspices of the new company.”
Opposite of to adapt or tailor (something) for someone or a given condition
Opposite of to establish or stipulate as a previous condition
“Is the contract rigid enough to prevent any deviations from our agreement?”
Opposite of to fit by alteration
“The ancient tribe largely keep to themselves and avoid contact with the modern world to preserve their way of life.”
Opposite of to fix or repair something
“He couldn't have chosen a worse time to break the coffee machine, as I was in dire need of a caffeine fix.”
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